TexasReservoir, 3,930 acres, McLennan County
Lake Waco water level
Current level
458.98ft NGVD29
Reading from Oct 26, 2026
- Past 24 hours
- -0.02ft
- Past 7 days
- -0.19ft
- Past 30 days
- +0.19ft
- Trend
- Falling
Lake Waco was at 458.98 ft on October 26, falling 0.19 ft over the past week.
Last 30 days
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft NGVD29) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2026 | 459.00 | -0.03 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 459.03 | -0.03 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 459.06 | -0.03 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 459.09 | -0.03 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 459.12 | -0.03 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 459.15 | -0.02 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 459.17 | -0.03 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 459.20 | -0.04 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 459.24 | -0.06 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 459.30 | -0.05 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 459.35 | -0.02 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 459.37 | -0.03 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 459.40 | -0.02 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 459.42 | -0.03 |
Reading these numbers
Readings are elevations in feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29), the reference most older dam and lake charts use. If you compare with a newer chart in NAVD88, expect a difference of a few feet. Our glossary explains NGVD29 vs NAVD88.
On a reservoir, a few feet of drop changes the shoreline more than you would think. Low water exposes stumps, sandbars and old roadbeds that are normally well under the hull, and some ramps end before the water does.
High water brings its own problems: floating debris after storms, flooded docks and courtesy piers, and no-wake rules near flooded campgrounds. A quick look at the trend before you hitch up saves a wasted trip.
The gauge is about 2 miles from the center of the lake and is listed by USGS as Waco Lk nr Waco, TX. Wind can pile water up at one end of a big lake for a few hours, so short spikes on a windy day are normal.
Lake Waco water level questions
What is the water level at Lake Waco today?
Lake Waco was at 458.98 ft on October 26, falling 0.19 ft over the past week.
Is Lake Waco rising or falling?
Over the last seven days the level has fallen (-0.19 ft), and it is +0.19 ft compared with 30 days ago.
Where does the Lake Waco water level data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 08095550 (Waco Lk nr Waco, TX). USGS publishes provisional readings every 15 to 60 minutes; they can be revised later after quality checks.
How often is this page updated?
The page itself is rebuilt every day with the latest daily values, and the current reading refreshes straight from the USGS each time you open it.
Nearby lakes
If Waco is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their water levels.